PIE 830. Process Calibrator. Practical Instrument Electronics

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1 PIE 830 Process Calibrator Loop Diagnostics Transmitter Supply ma V ph TC Freq Pressure Operating Instructions Practical Instrument Electronics 82 East Main Street Suite 3.14 Webster, NY USA Tel: Fax: sales@piecal.com

2 Contents General Operations Accessories... 3 Carrying Case, Boot & Changing Batteries... 4 Storing EZ-CHECK Outputs & Connections... 5 Basic Operation Switches & Knobs...6, 7 MAIN Menus - Functions, Units & Ranges...8, 9 FEATURE Menu - Stepping & Ramping / Auto Off FEATURE Menu - Stepping & Ramping / Backlight Functions and Hookup Diagrams 2-Wire Transmitter Calibration Simulate sensor while powering 2-Wire Transmitters... 12, 13 Universal Isolated Transmitter Use the 830 to replace a 2-Wire Transmitter Milliamp Simulate 2 Wire Transmitters... 18, 19 Source ma, Read ma...20, 21 Power/Measure Transmitters Using Ground Leak Detection...23, 24 Voltage & Millivolt Source V & mv; Read V & mv...25, 26 ph Source ph...27, 28 Thermocouple Source T/C & Read T/C Sensors...29, 30 Resistance Source Resistance, Read Resistance & Continuity...31, 32 Source & Read Sensors...33, 34 Frequency Source KHz, Hz & CPM; Read KHz, Hz & CPM...35, 36 Pressure Read Pressure Pressure Accessories Pressure Module Ranges & Specifications Specifications General Thermocouple Ranges & Accuracies Ranges & Accuracies Warranty Warranty & Additional Information... 49

3 General Information Get more tools in a smaller calibrator Carry eight single function calibrators plus a milliamp calibrator with loop supply plus a loop troubleshooter in the palm of your hand! Milliamp Voltage Frequency ph Ohms Thermocouples s Pressure Loop Diagnostics Transmitter Supply 1 Detect hidden loop problems Quickly diagnose troublesome ground faults & current leakage with patented Loop Diagnostic technology. These problems are undetectable with other instruments! 2 Check all loop parameters at once with LoopScope Simultaneously displays current, voltage and resistance to let you know the condition of a live loop. Finds problems with power supplies & loops with too many loads. Patented by PIE! 3 Automatically detect 2, 3, or 4 wire s Trouble shoot sensor connections and find broken wires with patented technology. LCD indicates which of the four wires are connected to an sensor. 4 Swap out faulty transmitters to diagnose control issues Easily setup the 830 as a universal isolated transmitter for Thermocouple,, frequency, millivolt, resistance or pressure. If the loop is back under control you know the transmitter was faulty. Turn on the LoopScope to simultaneously see the loop current, loop voltage and loop loads for troubleshooting. 5 Troubleshoot wiring problems without a multimeter Built in continuity checker with beeper quickly finds broken wires or shorts in instrumentation wiring. Also handy for checking operation of relays and controller outputs. Page 1

4 The PIE Model 830 is more than a multifunction calibrator. It is also a loop detective that is able to diagnose common problems that other test equipment just can t find. Have a flooded junction box or unknown ground faults? Our Loop Diagnostic technology will detect it. Or use the LoopScope to see at a glance all the parameters - milliamps, voltage and resistance - in the loop. Stop throwing away perfectly good transmitters only to find the problem is somewhere else in the loop. Setup the PIE Model 830 as an isolated universal transmitter and turn on the Loop Diagnostics. The display will tell you EXACTLY the sensor input, the current output and if there is any uncontrolled current in the loop due to a ground fault, corrosion bridge or moisture. If the control system sees no problem when the 830 is acting as a transmitter THEN you can replace the faulty transmitter. With s the 830 automatically detects which of the 2, 3 or 4 wires are connected and unbroken quickly alerting you to a sensor problem. Diagnostic features are covered by US Patent #7,248,058. Become a troubleshooting technician with Patented Diagnostic Technology - Available only with PIE Calibrators! Page 2

5 Accessories INCLUDED: Four AA Alkaline batteries, Certificate of Calibration Evolution Hands Free Carrying Case Part No Blue Rubber Boot Part No Test Leads - one pair with Part No banana plug & alligator clips Evolution Wire Kit Part No Red & 2 Black Leads with Banana Plugs & Spade Lugs OPTIONAL: Ni-MH 1 Hour Charger with 4 Ni-MH AA Part No Batteries ( V AC input for North America Only) T/C Wire Kit 1* for Types J, K, T & E Part No T/C Wire Kit 2* for Types B, R/S & N Part No *Three feet (1 meter) of T/C extension wire, stripped on one end with a miniature T/C male connector on the other end. Page 3

6 Operating Instructions FIELD & BENCH USE PIE 830 comes with a carrying case designed for hands-free operation and a rubber boot with a built-in tilt stand. The PIE 830 is held in the case by elastic straps for use with the carrying case open. The tilt stand is easily raised by pulling the stand until it locks into place. CHANGING BATTERIES Low battery is indicated by a battery symbol on the display. Approximately one to four hours of typical operation remain before the PIE 830 will automatically turn off. To change the batteries remove the rubber boot and remove the battery door from the back of the unit by sliding the door downward. This allows access to the battery compartment. Replace with four (4) AA 1.5V batteries being careful to check the polarity. Replace the battery door and replace the boot. All stored configuration options (T/C Type, EZ-CHECK Memories, etc.) are reset to factory settings when the batteries are removed. Note: Alkaline batteries are supplied and recommended for typical battery life and performance. Optional rechargeable batteries (charged externally) are available. Page 4

7 Operating Instructions STORING HI and LO EZ-CHECK Source Outputs Speed up your calibration by storing Span & Zero output setting for instant recall with the EZ-CHECK switch. 1) Store your high (SPAN) output temperature by moving the EZ-CHECK switch to the HI position and turning the EZ-Dial knob until the desired output value is on the display. Press and hold the EZ-Dial knob until STORED appears to store the value. Release the EZ-Dial knob. 2) Store your low (ZERO) output value by moving the EZ-CHECK switch to the LO position and turning the EZ-Dial knob until the desired output value is on the display. Press and hold the EZ-Dial knob until STORED appears to store the value. Release the EZ-Dial knob. 3) Instantly output your SPAN and ZERO output settings by moving the EZ-CHECK switch between HI and LO. You may also select any third output setting (such as mid-range) using the SET position on the EZ-CHECK switch. Connections PIE 830 has banana jacks compatible with unshielded or retractable banana plugs. Included with your calibrator are a pair of test leads with alligator clips for ma, V, ph & Hz connections. Four test leads with spade lugs are also included for 2, 3 and 4 Wire connections. Thermocouple connections are made through a miniature thermocouple socket. 3 2 All ma Read V T/C Source & Read Hz mv Source V ph Page 5 1 4

8 Operating Instructions Basic Operation PWRM ma C TYPE K SOURCE HI SET LO MAX READ MIN READ q EZ-CHECK SWITCH SOURCE: Instantly output two preset settings by moving the EZ-CHECK switch to the LO position or HI position. For fast three point checks select the SET position. The PIE 830 will remember the last SET value, even with the power off. These values can easily be changed to suit the calibration requirements. The values stored in the HI and LO positions are also used for Auto Stepping. READ: Slide the switch to the SET position. The PIE 830 will display the current reading from the sensor or device being measured. Slide the switch to MAX and the highest value measured since turn-on or reset will be displayed; slide the switch to MIN and the lowest value measured since turn-on or reset will be displayed. Page 6

9 Operating Instructions Basic Operation w SOURCE/OFF/READ Switch Select SOURCE to output ma, V, ph, T/C,, or frequency. Select READ to read ma, V, T/C,,, pressure or frequency. Select OFF to turn off the 830. e EZ-DIAL KNOB SOURCE: Turn the knob to adjust the output level. Turn clockwise to increase the output, counter clockwise to decrease the output in one least significant digit step at a time. Push down and turn the EZ-DIAL knob for faster dialing. Press and hold the knob for two seconds to store desired EZ-Check HI/LO points in SOURCE mode. Continue to press and hold the knob for two more seconds to start the automatic ramping. READ: Press and hold to transfer the current temperature into the EZ-Check MIN/MAX points. This clears the MIN/MAX readings which will update as the input value changes. SELECTING FUNCTIONS The EZ-DIAL knob is used to setup the PIE 830 to match the instrument to be calibrated or signal to be measured. Each time you turn on the PIE 830 the LCD displays the following screen for about 1 second followed by operating in the function used the last time it was operated. PIE 830 DOUBLE CLICK EZ-DIAL KNOB FOR CONFIGURATION Double Click the EZ-DIAL knob to change the function of the calibrator and to select ranges, units and other user settings. Each function (ma, V, T/C, Ohms,, Frequency) has up to four pages of menus. The first menu page has settings for the function and the last menu page has settings for STEPPING, AUTO OFF and BACKLIGHT. Settings are remembered even with the power off but are reset when the batteries are changed. Page 7

10 Operating Instructions Double Click Menus - MAIN Page Double click the EZ-DIAL knob to access the Double Click Menus. Shown are the MAIN menus for each function. Turn the knob to scroll thru the menus and press the knob to select. Available choices are shown in grey. Source ma & Simulate 2 Wire Transmitters MAIN > EXIT FUNCTION ma MODE SOURCE 2W SIM UNITS ma % HART 250 ON OFF Read ma, Power/Measure Transmitters & Leak Detect > EXIT FUNCTION ma MODE READ PWR MEAS UNITS ma % HART 250 ON OFF Source V & mv >EXIT FUNCTION V RANGE 10V 100mV 1V Read V & mv >EXIT FUNCTION V RANGE 10V 1V 60V 100mV > EXIT FUNCTION Source ph ph Source & Read Frequency > EXIT FUNCTION FREQ RANGE 20KHZ 10000HZ 1000HZ 2000CPM Page 8

11 Operating Instructions Double Click Menus - MAIN Page Source & Read Thermocouples > EXIT FUNCTION T/C UNITS C F T/C TYPE J K E T R S B N L U G D D P COLD JUNC ON OFF Source > EXIT FUNCTION UNITS C F Pt 100 a=3850 [* Types - See Read ] Read > EXIT FUNCTION UNITS C F Pt 100 a=3850, a=3902, a=3916, a=3926 Pt 1000 a=3850; Cu 10 a=4274, Cu 50 a=4280 Ni 120 a=6720, Ni 110 a=5801 Source Ohms >EXIT FUNCTION OHMS RANGE Read Ohms >EXIT FUNCTION OHMS RANGE CONT Read Pressure >EXIT FUNCTION PRESSURE UNITS psi inh2o* fth2o* mmh2o* cmh2o* mh2o* inhg mhg cmhg mmhg torr kg/cm 2 kg/m 2 hpa kpa MPa bar mbar atm oz/in 2 lb/ft 2 *Engineering unit available at 4 C, 20 C and 60 F. Page 9

12 Operating Instructions Double Click Menu - FEATURES To change the Automatic Stepping settings Double click the e DIAL KNOB at any time the unit is on and the following typical display (will be different for each FUNCTION) will appear for 15 seconds: MAIN > EXIT (1/2) FUNCTION ma MODE SOURCE UNITS ma HART 250 ON Turn the e DIAL KNOB to move to the second, third or fourth menu page so the word FEATURES appears at the top of the menu. FEATURES > EXIT (2/2) AUTO OFF ON BACKLIGHT ON STEPS/RAMP 3 STEP/RAMP TIME 5 Turn the e DIAL KNOB to move through the menu. Press the e DIAL KNOB to toggle between OFF and ON or to change the STEPS/RAMP and the STEP/RAMP TIME settings. These settings are remembered even with the power off. EXIT MENU - exits this menu immediately and saves any changes. Menu will automatically exit after 15 seconds of inactivity. AUTO OFF - If AUTO OFF is ON, the unit will turn off after 30 minutes of inactivity to save battery life. If AUTO OFF is OFF the unit will stay on until the POWER SWITCH is moved to the off position. Page 10

13 Operating Instructions Double Click Menu - FEATURES STEPS/RAMP - pressing the knob will cycle through 2, 3, 5, 11 and RAMP. The endpoints of the steps or ramp are based on the values stored in the HI and LO EZ-CHECK outputs. 2 steps will automatically switch between the values stored in the HI & LO EZ-CHECK (0 & 100%). 3 steps between the HI, Midpoint and LO EZ-CHECK (0, 50 & 100%). 5 steps between the HI and LO EZ-CHECK in 25% increments (0, 25, 50, 75 & 100%). 11 steps between the HI and LO EZ-CHECK in 10% increments (0, 10, , 90 &100%). RAMP continuously ramps up and down between the HI and LO EZ-CHECK outputs. STEP/RAMP TIME - pressing the knob will cycle through 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 60 seconds. To start the Automatic Stepping Start automatic stepping or ramping by placing the EZ-CHECK Switch into the HI or LO position then press and hold the e DIAL KNOB for 6 seconds (the word STORE will appear on the display after 3 seconds and continue to press the EZ-DIAL KNOB) until the word STEPPING appears on the display. The word STEPPING will appear on the display anytime the selected automatic function is running. Stop the stepping by again pressing and holding the e DIAL KNOB for 3 seconds. BACKLIGHT - If BACKLIGHT is ON the backlight will light all the time the unit is powered up. For maximum battery life turn the backlight off when using the calibrator in areas with enough ambient light to read the display. Page 11

14 Operating Instructions Calibrate a 2-Wire Transmitter by sourcing the input while monitoring the output. Works with SOURCE ph, T/C, DC V, OHMS,, FREQ and READ PRESSURE. Move the power switch w to READ and Double click the e DIAL KNOB and the MAIN menu for the function in use will appear for 15 seconds: MAIN > EXIT FUNCTION T/C UNITS C T/C TYPE K COLD JUNC ON Turn the e DIAL KNOB to move to the second (or third) menu page so the word ma DISPLAY appears at the top of the menu. ma DISPLAY > EXIT MODE OFF READ PWRM READ% PWRM% HART 250 OFF ON LEAK DETECT OFF ON Turn the e DIAL KNOB to move through the menu. Press the e DIAL KNOB to toggle between OFF and ON or to change the MODE setting. HART turn on the 250 resistor if you are powering up a HART transmitter. This provides the loop load required for HART communication. EXIT MENU - exits this menu immediately and saves any changes. Menu will automatically exit after 15 seconds of inactivity. Page 12

15 Operating Instructions MODE - pressing the knob will cycle through READ, PWRM, READ%,PWRM% and OFF. READ turns on the ma display and indicates current passing through the loop proportional to the input of the transmitter which is controlled by the output of the 830. Choose READ% if your would like the ma display in percent of 4-20 milliamps. PWRM is POWER MEASURE which uses the internal loop supply of the 830 to power up the transmitter while indicating the current passing through the loop proportional to the input of transmitter which is controlled by the output of the 830. Choose PWRM% if your would like the ma display in percent of 4-20 milliamps. If PWRM or PWRM% is selected an additional menu selection of LEAK DETECT will appear. When LEAK DETECT is turned on the 830 will display LEAK on the display if there is more than ma of uncontrolled current in the loop. This may be due to a faulty transmitter, corrosion causing a bridge to ground or moisture present at some connection point. When LEAK DETECT tests a loop with leakage the loop ma signal will be affected. Thermocouple Wire PWRM PWRM LEAK ma c TYPE K ma (Enlarged Display) C TYPE K + IN - REF +OUT- Typical 2-Wire Transmitter HI MAX SET READ LO MIN SOURCE READ Page 13

16 Universal Isolated Transmitter Swap out a transmitter to diagnose control issues. The 830 acts as an isolated universal T/C, mv, OHMS,, FREQ and PRESSURE transmitter. Choose this function to temporarily replace a transmitter when you suspect the transmitter is faulty or to diagnose the parameters of the loop. Move the power switch w to READ and Double click the e DIAL KNOB and the MAIN menu for the function in use will appear. Turn the e DIAL KNOB until the pointer is at FUNCTION and press the e KNOB until the desired FUNCTION appears. Turn the e DIAL KNOB to move through the menu. Press the e DIAL KNOB to toggle the units, range, T/C Type or curve. MAIN > EXIT FUNCTION T/C UNITS C T/C TYPE K COLD JUNC ON MAIN > EXIT FUNCTION UNITS C Pt 100 a=3850 MAIN >EXIT FUNCTION V RANGE 100mV MAIN > EXIT FUNCTION FREQ RANGE 20KHZ MAIN >EXIT FUNCTION OHMS RANGE 400 MAIN >EXIT FUNCTION PRESSURE UNITS psi Turn the e DIAL KNOB to move to the second (or third) menu page so the word XXX XMTR appears at the top of the menu. Turn the e DIAL KNOB to move through the menu. Press the e DIAL KNOB to toggle between DOWN and UP, OFF and ON, or to change the MODE setting. Page 14

17 XXX XMTR > EXIT MODE OFF LINEAR NONLINEAR SQ ROOT BURNOUT DOWN UP LOOPSCOPE OFF ON MODE - pressing the knob will cycle through OFF, LINEAR, NONLINEAR. When setup to read pressure SQ ROOT replaces NONLINEAR. LINEAR turns on the ma display and regulates the loop current linear with the input signal. For thermocouples & s this is linear relative to the temperature between zero and span of the sensor input. This mimics the operation of a digital temperature transmitter or other linearizing transmitters. NONLINEAR (applies only to thermocouples and s) turns on the ma display and regulates the loop current linear with base units (millivolts or ohms) of zero and span of the sensor input. This mimics the operation of an analog temperature transmitter without linearizing. SQ ROOT turns on the ma display and regulates the loop current with square root extraction of zero and span of the pressure module input. This mimics the operation of a differential pressure transmitter setup for square root extraction. BURNOUT selects the failure mode of the calibrator when the input signal is lost or beyond the input scale. Down sets the output to 1.0 ma and UP to 21.5 ma when sensor failure is detected. LOOPSCOPE turns on the Loop Diagnostic display which simultaneously indicates the current, voltage and resistance of the loop. When enabled the LOOPSCOPE also indicates errors by flashing the LED and writing diagnostic messages on the display. Messages include LOW LOOP VOLT, HIGH LOOP VOLT and HIGH LOOP IMPED. With LOOPSCOPE on the 830 occasionally performs a test on the loop. During this short test the loop ma signal will be affected. Page 15

18 Setting up the 830 in as a transmitter Configure your 830 to the same Span (URV) and Zero (LRV) by storing Span & Zero setting with the q EZ-CHECK switch. 1) Store your SPAN input by moving the q EZ-CHECK switch to the MAX position and turning the e EZ-Dial knob until the desired output value is on the display. Press and hold the EZ-Dial knob until STORED appears to store the value. Release the EZ-Dial knob. 2) Store your ZERO input by moving the EZ-CHECK switch to the MIN position and turning the EZ-Dial knob until the desired output value is on the display. Press and hold the EZ-Dial knob until STORED appears to store the value. Release the EZ-Dial knob. 3) Move the EZ-CHECK switch to the READ position. The 830 constantly measures the input from the process sensor and regulates the current in the 4-20 ma loop. Once the PIE 830 is setup and connected to the process sensor and the 4-20 ma loop it acts just like a calibrated isolated transmitter and will display the input signal from the sensor and the regulated 4-20 ma output signal. XMTR is shown on the display along with L, N or S for Linear, Nonlinear or Square Root respectively. XMTRL ma c TYPE K ma SUPPLY 23.4 V LOAD c TYPE K 830 as Transmitter 830 with LOOPSCOPE For full loop diagnostics turn on LOOPSCOPE which indicates the current, SUPPLY (voltage) and LOAD (resistance) of the loop. It also indicates errors by flashing the LED and writing diagnostic messages including LOW LOOP VOLT, HIGH LOOP VOLT and HIGH LOOP IMPED. Page 16

19 Connecting the 830 in place of a transmitter Connect the PIE 830 in place of the transmitter. The 4-20 ma loop connects to the ma jacks of the 830 and the sensor (or pressure module) connects to the other jacks of the 830. Receiver Powers External 2-Wire Transmitter mA 27.4 V C To Sensor To 4-20 ma Loop + IN - REF +OUT- Power Supply (2 to 60 VDC) Typical 2-Wire Transmitter (Disconnected) All milliamp connections 3 2 All ma Read V T/C Source & Read Hz mv Source V ph Note: With LOOPSCOPE on the 830 occasionally performs a test on the loop. During this short test the loop ma signal will be affected. Page 17

20 2 Wire SIM ma, 2 Wire SIM % (Percent of 4 to 20 ma) Choose this function to simulate a 2 Wire Transmitter output from to milliamps. Operates in loops with power supply voltages from 2 to 60 VDC. Move the power switch w to SOURCE then Double Click the EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Menu. Turn the knob to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your selection. Select ma for the FUNCTION and 2W SIM for the MODE. Choose either ma or % and whether you need the 250 HART resistor active in the loop. If you would also like to see the condition of the loop turn the e DIAL KNOB to move to the second (or third) menu page so the word ma DIAGNOSTIC appears at the top of the menu. ma DIAGNOSTIC > EXIT LOOPSCOPE OFF ON LOOPSCOPE turns on the Loop Diagnostic display which simultaneously indicates the current, voltage and resistance of the loop. When enabled the LOOPSCOPE also indicates errors by flashing the LED and writing diagnostic messages on the display. Messages include LOW LOOP VOLT, HIGH LOOP VOLT and HIGH LOOP IMPED. With LOOPSCOPE on the 830 occasionally performs a test on the loop. During this short test the loop ma signal will be affected. 2-WIRE ma 830 Simulating a Transmitter Page 18 2-WIRE SUPPLY 25.4 V LOAD ma 830 with LOOPSCOPE

21 2 Wire SIM ma, 2 Wire SIM % (Percent of 4 to 20 ma) Connect the output leads of the PIE 830 to the inputs of the device being calibrated, making sure to check polarity. Red lead to the plus (+) input and black lead to the minus (-) input. Instantly output your SPAN and ZERO output settings by moving the EZ-CHECK switch between HI and LO (defaults to 20 & 4 ma). You may also select any third output setting (such as mid-range) using the SET position on the EZ-CHECK switch. The output is adjusted in ma (0.01%) increments by turning the knob e. Press and turn the knob for faster dialing with ma (1.00%) increments. Receiver Powers External 2-Wire Transmitter WIRE 4.000mA LO To Sensor + IN - REF +OUT- Power Supply (2 to 60 VDC) Typical 2-Wire Transmitter (Disconnected) All milliamp connections 3 2 All ma Read V T/C Source & Read Hz mv Source V ph Note: With LOOPSCOPE on the 830 occasionally performs a test on the loop. During this short test the loop ma signal will be affected. Page 19

22 ma SOURCE/ % SOURCE (Percent of 4 to 20 ma) Choose this function to provide an output from to milliamps. The compliance voltage is a nominal 24 VDC to provide the driving power to your milliamp receivers. Move the power switch w to SOURCE then Double Click the EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Menu. Turn the knob to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your selection. Select ma for the FUNCTION and SOURCE for the MODE. Choose either ma or % and whether you need the 250 HART resistor active in the loop. Connect the output leads of the PIE 830 to the inputs of the device being calibrated, making sure to check polarity. Red lead to the plus (+) input and black lead to the minus (-) input. Instantly output your SPAN and ZERO output settings by moving the EZ-CHECK switch between HI and LO (defaults to 20 & 4 ma). You may also select any third output setting (such as mid-range) using the SET position on the EZ-CHECK switch. The output is adjusted in ma (0.01%) increments by turning the knob e. Press and turn the knob for faster dialing with ma (1.00%) increments SOURCE mA HI Milliamp Receiver Input Controller Transmitter Computer Logger I/P DCS Page All ma Read V T/C Source & Read Hz mv Source V ph All milliamp connections

23 READ ma, READ % (Percent of 4 to 20 ma) Choose this function to measure from to milliamps or to %. Move the power switch w to READ then Double Click the EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Menu. Turn the knob e to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your selection. Select ma for the FUNCTION and READ for the MODE. Choose either ma or % and whether you need the 250 HART resistor active in the loop. Connect the red input lead (+) of the PIE 830 to the more positive point of the break and the black input to the more negative point. Signals below 0 ma or open circuits are indicated by ma (-25.00%) on the display. Signals above 24 ma are current limited by protection circuitry with OVERRANGE flashed on the display and the red OVERLOAD LED lit. The PIE 830 measures the input signal and constantly updates the display with the current reading. Move the EZ-CHECK switch q to MAX to see the highest reading and to MIN to see the lowest reading. Press and hold the knob e to clear the MAX and MIN readings. Milliamp Output Signal READ mA MAX Controller Transmitter P/I DCS All milliamp connections Page All ma Read V T/C Source & Read Hz mv Source V ph

24 Power/Measure ma, Power/Measure % (Percent of 4 to 20 ma) Choose this function to simultaneously supply power to a 2 Wire Transmitter while displaying the to ma output of the transmitter. Move the power switch w to READ then Double Click the EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Menu. Turn the knob e to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your selection. Select ma for the FUNCTION and PWR MEAS for the MODE. Choose either ma or % and whether you need the 250 HART resistor active in the loop. Disconnect one or both input wires from the device to be calibrated. Connect the red source lead of the PIE 830 to the plus (+) input of the device and the black source lead to the minus (-). The PIE 830 supplies a nominal 24 volts DC at 24 ma to the 2 Wire Transmitter. The current passed by the transmitter will be accurately displayed by the PIE 830. Calibrate the transmitter in the usual manner and disconnect the PIE 830. Signals above 24 ma are current limited by protection circuitry with OVERRANGE flashed on the display and the red OVERLOAD LED lit PWRM mA Transmitter Input + IN - REF +OUT- HI MAX SOURCE Sensor Process Signal Simulated Input Typical 2-Wire Transmitter SET READ LO MIN READ Page 22

25 Using Ground Leak Detection ma OUT, % OUT (Percent of 4 to 20 ma) Find current leaks in loops caused by ground faults, moisture or corrosion. The 830 simultaneously supplies power to a 2 Wire Transmitter (or loop with a transmitter) while displaying the 4 to 20 ma output and the amount of current leaking in the loop. 1) Move the power switch w to READ then Double Click the EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Menu. Turn the knob e to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your selection. Select ma for the FUNCTION and PWR MEAS for the MODE. Choose either ma or %. 2) Turn the knob e until the following menu appears. ma DIAGNOSTIC > EXIT LEAK DETECT OFF ON 3) Turn the knob e to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your selection. Turn on the LEAK DETECT. 4) Connect the red source lead from the ma (+) jack of the 830 to the plus (+) input of the device and the black source lead from the ma (-) to the minus (-). The PIE 830 supplies a nominal 24 volts DC at 24 ma to the 2 Wire Transmitter or loop. The current passed by the transmitter will be accurately displayed by the 830 along with an indication of leakage current at the top of the display. If there is an uncontrolled loop, a transmitter with upscale burnout and bad or missing sensor or a short the display shows "OVER RANGE All milliamp connections Page All ma Read V T/C Source & Read Hz mv Source V ph

26 Using Ground Leak Detection PROCESS INDICATOR PWRM LEAK ma mA Transmitter Input Sensor Process Signal Simulated Input + IN - REF +OUT- Typical 2-Wire Transmitter Typical Error Conditions PWRM LEAK ma ma The PIE 830 is supplying the loop voltage. A calibrated transmitter is limiting the loop current to ma. An additional 0.28 ma is not controlled by the transmitter and is leaking somewhere in the loop. PWRM LEAK ma OVER RANGE ma The PIE 830 is supplying the loop voltage. There is a control loop error. This may be a transmitter (set for upscale burnout) with a bad or missing sensor, or a short in the loop. Note: Many installed transmitters will normally indicate 0.01 to 0.02 ma leakage without significant control problem. Unstable readings may indicate loose connections or the presence of moisture. Page 24

27 mv/v SOURCE Choose this function to provide an output from to mv, TO mv or from to V. The source current is a nominal 20 ma to provide the driving power to your voltage receivers. Move the power switch w to SOURCE then Double Click the EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Menu. Turn the knob to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your selection. Select V for the FUNCTION and 1 V, 10V or 100 mv for the RANGE. Connect the output leads of the PIE 830 to the inputs of the device being calibrated, making sure to check polarity. Red lead to the plus (+) input and black lead to the minus (-) input. Instantly output your SPAN and ZERO output settings by moving the EZ-CHECK switch between HI and LO. You may also select any third output setting (such as mid-range) using the SET position on the EZ-CHECK switch. The output is adjusted in mv, 0.01 mv or V increments by turning the knob e. Press and turn the knob for faster dialing with mv, 1.00 mv or V increments. HI V Voltage Receiver Input Controller Transmitter Computer Logger DCS V & mv Source Page All ma Read V T/C Source & Read Hz mv Source V ph

28 Read mv/v Choose this function to measure from to millivolts, to mv, to V dc or 0.00 to V dc. Move the power switch w to READ then Double Click the EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Menu. Turn the knob to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your selection. Select V for the FUNCTION and 1V, 10V, 60V or 100 mv for the RANGE. Connect the red input lead (+) of the PIE 830 to the more positive point of the break and the black input to the more negative point. Signals above the maximum scale are limited by protection circuitry with OVER RANGE flashed on the display and the red OVERLOAD LED lit. The PIE 830 measures the input signal and constantly updates the display with the current reading. Move the EZ-CHECK switch q to MAX to see the highest reading and to MIN to see the lowest reading. Press and hold the knob e to clear the MAX and MIN readings mV MAX Voltage Output Signal Controller Transmitter Power Supply Connections for Read mv ranges Page All ma Read V T/C Source & Read Hz mv Source V ph Connections for Read 10 V & 60V ranges

29 ph SOURCE Choose this function to provide an output from to C (77 F) which corresponds to to mv. The source current is a nominal 20 ma to provide the driving power to your ph receivers. Move the power switch w to SOURCE then Double Click the EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Menu. Turn the knob to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your selection. Select ph for the FUNCTION. Connect the output leads of the PIE 830 to the inputs of the device being calibrated, making sure to check polarity. Red lead from the mv (+) jack of the 830 to the plus (+) input and black lead from the mv (-) jack to the minus (-) input. Instantly output your SPAN and ZERO output settings by moving the EZ-CHECK switch between HI and LO. You may also select any third output setting (such as mid-range) using the DIAL position on the EZ-CHECK switch. The output is adjusted in ph increments by turning the knob e. Press and turn the knob for faster dialing with ph increments pH ACID ph Receiver Input Controller Transmitter Analyzer ph Source Page All ma Read V T/C Source & Read Hz mv Source V ph

30 Simulate ph probes into transmitters & analyzers Use the ph simulator to verify proper operation of ph devices before you place a probe into a calibrated buffer. Adjusting the ph transmitter or analyzer without a probe allows you to make sure the device is calibrated and operating correctly. The 830 simulates to C corresponding to to mv. Once the ph instrument has been adjusted against the PIE 830 reconnect the ph probe and check it against the proper buffer (typically 7 ph). If the instrument zero point requires more than the manufacturer s recommendations (typically within 0.5 ph) it is time to clean or replace the probe. Page 28

31 Thermocouple Source Choose this function to provide a simulated thermocouple signal into controllers, temperature transmitters, indicators or any input devices that measure thermocouple sensors. Move the power switch w to SOURCE then Double Click the EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Menu. Turn the knob to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your selection. Select T/C for the FUNCTION, F or C for the UNITS, T/C Type (J, K, E, T, R, S, B, N, L (J-DIN), U (T-DIN), G, C, D or P (Platinel II)) and internal COLD JUNC ON or OFF (ON is the default). Connect the PIE 830 to the inputs of the device being calibrated using the proper type of thermocouple wire via the miniature thermocouple socket. Instantly output your SPAN and ZERO output settings by moving the EZ-CHECK switch between HI and LO. You may also select any third output setting (such as mid-range) using the SET position on the EZ-CHECK switch. The output is adjusted in 0.1 increments by turning the knob e. Press and turn the knob for faster dialing with 10.0 increments. Thermocouple Wire HI T/C C TYPE K Instrument with T/C Input Controller Temperature Transmitter Temperature Indicator Temperature Trip or Alarm Page All ma Read V T/C Source & Read Hz mv Source V ph All thermocouple connections

32 Read Thermocouple Sensors Choose this function to measure temperatures with a thermocouple probe, sensor or any device that output a thermocouple signal. Move the power switch w to READ then Double Click the EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Double Click Menu. Turn the knob to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your selection. Select T/C for the FUNCTION, F or C for the UNITS, T/C Type (J, K, E, T, R, S, B, N, L (J-DIN), U (T-DIN), G, C, D or P (Platinel II)) and COLD JUNC ON or OFF (ON is the default). Connect the PIE 830 to the inputs of the device being calibrated using the proper type of thermocouple wire via the miniature thermocouple socket. If no sensor is connected, a wire is broken or the sensor is burned out, OPEN TC will appear on the display. Signals above the maximum scale are limited by protection circuitry with OVER RANGE on the display and the OVERLOAD LED blinks red. The PIE 830 measures the input signal and constantly updates the display with the current reading. Move the EZ-CHECK switch q to MAX to see the highest reading and to MIN to see the lowest reading. Press and hold the knob e to clear the MAX and MIN readings. Thermocouple Wire MIN T/C C TYPE K Page 30

33 Resistance Source Choose this function to provide a simulated resistance into any device that measures resistance. Move the power switch w to SOURCE then Double Click the EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Menu. Turn the knob to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your selection. Select OHMS for the FUNCTION, 400 or 4000 for the RANGE. Disconnect all sensor wires from the devices to be calibrated and connect the PIE 830 to the inputs of the device using 2, 3 or 4 wires. Instantly output your SPAN and ZERO output settings by moving the EZ-CHECK switch between HI and LO. You may also select any third output setting (such as mid-range) using the SET position on the EZ-CHECK switch. The output is adjusted in 0.01/0.1 increments by turning the knob e. Press and turn the knob for faster dialing with 1.00/10.0 increments LO Instrument with Resistance Input Controller Transmitter PLC 2, 3 & 4 Wire Resistance Connections Page All ma Read V T/C Source & Read Hz mv Source V ph

34 Read Resistance & Check Continuity Choose this function to measure resistance or check continuity. Move the power switch w to READ then Double Click the EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Double Click Menu. Turn the knob to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your selection. Select OHMS for the FUNCTION, 400, 4000 or Continuity for the RANGE. Connect the PIE 830 to the resistor or sensor using 2, 3 or 4 wires. The PIE 830 automatically detects how many wires are connected using a patented circuit and indicates each wire that is connected. Any wires that are not connected or broken are indicated by the 830. This is useful for troubleshooting the sensor. If continuity is selected, resistance is measured up to The beeper will sound and )))) appears on the display when resistance below is measured. Signals above the maximum scale are limited by protection circuitry with OVER RANGE flashed on the display and the OVERLOAD LED blinks red. The PIE 830 measures the input signal and constantly updates the display with the current reading. Move the EZ-CHECK switch q to MAX to see the highest reading and to MIN to see the lowest reading. Press and hold the knob e to clear the MAX and MIN readings Page 32

35 Source Choose this function to provide a simulated signal into controllers, temperature transmitters, indicators or any input devices that measure sensors. Move the power switch w to SOURCE then Double Click the EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Menu. Turn the knob to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your selection. Select for the FUNCTION, F or C for the UNITS and (Choose from one of Platinum 100, or 1000, Copper 10 or 50, Nickel 120 or 110 curves). Note: Pt is the most common type. Disconnect all sensor wires from the devices to be calibrated and connect the PIE 830 to the inputs of the device using 2, 3 or 4 wires. Instantly output your SPAN and ZERO output settings by moving the EZ-CHECK switch between HI and LO. You may also select any third output setting (such as mid-range) using the SET position on the EZ-CHECK switch. The output is adjusted in 0.1 increments by turning the knob e. Press and turn the knob for faster dialing with 10.0 increments HI C Pt 100 α=3850 Instrument with Input Controller Temperature Transmitter Temperature Indicator Temperature Trip or Alarm 2, 3 & 4 Wire Connections Page All ma Read V T/C Source & Read Hz mv Source V ph

36 Read Sensors Choose this function to measure temperatures with an probe, sensor or any device that output an signal. Move the power switch w to READ then Double Click the EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Menu. Turn the knob to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your selection. Select for the FUNCTION, F or C for the UNITS and (Choose from one of Platinum 100, or 1000, Copper 10 or 50, Nickel 120 or 110 curves). Note: Pt is the most common type. Connect the PIE 830 to the sensor using 2, 3 or 4 wires. The PIE 830 automatically detects how many wires are connected using a patented circuit and indicates each wire that is connected. Any wires that are not connected or broken are indicated by the 830. This information is useful for troubleshooting the sensor. Signals above the maximum scale are limited by protection circuitry with OVER RANGE flashed on the display and the red OVERLOAD LED lit. The PIE 830 measures the input signal and constantly updates the display with the current reading. Move the EZ-CHECK switch q to MAX to see the highest reading and to MIN to see the lowest reading. Press and hold the knob e to clear the MAX and MIN readings C Pt 100 α=3850 Page 34

37 Frequency Source Choose this function to provide a frequency signal into any input devices that measure frequency. Move the power switch w to SOURCE then Double Click the EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Menu. Turn the knob to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your selection. Select FREQ for the FUNCTION and 20KHZ, 10000HZ, 1000HZ or 2000CPM for the RANGE. Disconnect all input wires from the devices to be calibrated and connect the PIE 830 to the input of the device matching polarity. The green HZ SYNC LED pulses in synch with the output pulses and may be used to calibrate optical pickups. The output signal is a zero crossing square wave with a fixed amplitude of 6 V peak-to-peak from -1 and + 5 V. Instantly output your SPAN and ZERO output settings by moving the EZ-CHECK switch between HI and LO. You may also select any third output setting (such as mid-range) using the SET position on the EZ-CHECK switch. The output is adjusted in 1 count increments by turning the knob e. Press and turn the knob for faster dialing with 100 count increments Hz HI Frequency Receiver Input Flowmeter Transmitter Computer Logger Controller DCS All Frequency Connections Page All ma Read V T/C Source & Read Hz mv Source V ph

38 Read Frequency Choose this function to count frequency. Move the power switch w to READ then Double Click the EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Menu. Turn the knob to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your selection. Select FREQ for the FUNCTION and 20KHZ, 10000HZ, 1000HZ or 2000CPM for the RANGE. Disconnect all input wires from the devices to be calibrated and connect the PIE 830 to the output of the device matching polarity. The green HZ SYNC LED pulses in synch with the input frequency. Signals above the maximum scale are limited by protection circuitry with OVER RANGE flashed on the display and the red OVERLOAD LED lit. The PIE 830 measures the input signal and constantly updates the display with the current reading. Move the EZ-CHECK switch q to MAX to see the highest reading and to MIN to see the lowest reading. Press and hold the knob e to clear the MAX and MIN readings Hz Frequency Output Signal Flowmeter Flow Sensor Variable Speed Drive Controller Transmitter All Frequency Connections Page All ma Read V T/C Source & Read Hz mv Source V ph

39 Read Pressure Choose this function to measure pressure in one of 32 different engineering units using a PIE Pressure Module. 1) Move the power switch w to READ then Double Click the EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Menu. Turn the knob to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your selection. Select PRESSURE for the FUNCTION and make your choice of UNITS to match the pressure instrument to be checked. 2) Remove the covers from the ends of the connector on the pressure module cable and the pressure connector of the 830. Align the white arrows and plug the cable into the ) Connect pressure hoses, fittings & pumps (if required) to the pressure instrument to be checked. 4) Press and hold the e E-Z DIAL KNOB for 2 seconds (after MAX/MIN RESET appears) to 'Zero' or 'Tare' the pressure. The display will briefly display 'TARE ON' then a '0' appears on the display indicating that all measurements are relative to the pressure measured when the calibrator was zeroed. Press and hold the e E-Z DIAL KNOB for 2 seconds (after MAX/MIN RESET appears) when you want to turn the 'Tare' off. The PIE 830 measures the pressure and constantly updates the display with the current reading. Move the EZ-CHECK switch q to MAX to see the highest reading and to MIN to see the lowest reading. Press and hold the knob e for 1 second to clear the MAX and MIN readings. To disconnect the pressure module gently pull up on the groved area just above the white arrow. Port for Pressure Module 3 2 All ma Read V T/C Source & Read Hz mv Source V ph Page

40 PIE 830 with Pressure Module, Pressure/Vacuum Pump & Hose Hands free carrying case with pockets for the PIE 830 and the pressure module. Back of the case has a zippered pocket for the manual, test leads, hoses and pressure fittings. Page 38

41 Optional Pressure Modules Sensor Code Application DNxxxx Differential, Non-isolated 0 to 0010*, 0028, 0200, 0415, 2000 H2O DIxxxx Differential, Isolated 0 to 0001, 0005, 0015, 0030, 0100, 0300, 0500 PSID GIxxxx Gauge, Isolated 0 to 0015, 0030, 0050, 0100, 0300, 0500, 1000, 3000 PSIG CIxxxx Compound, Isolated to +0015, 0030, 0050, 0100, 0300, 0500, 1000, 3000 PSIG AIxxxx Absolute, Isolated 0 to 0017, 0038, 0100, 1000 PSIA Media Compatibility Non-isolated DN sensors: clean, dry, non-corrosive, non-condensing gases only Isolated DI sensors: any media compatible with 316L SS & Viton Isolated GI, CI & AI sensors: any media compatible with 316L SS Pressure Module Accuracy ±0.025% of full scale including all effects of linearity, repeatability and hysteresis from -20 to +50 C (-4 to +122 F) * The DN0010 sensor accuracy is ±0.050% of full scale 32 Engineering Units: PSI inches, feet, mm, cm and meter of 4 C, 20 C & 60 F inches, meter, cm and mm of 0 C torr kg/cm2 kg/m2 Pa hpa kpa MPa Bar mbar ATM oz/in2 lb/ft2 Page 39

42 General Operating Temp Range Storage Temp Range Temperature effect Relative Humidity Range Isolation: Voltage Common Mode Normal Mode Rejection Noise Size Weight Batteries Battery life Specifications -20 to 60 C (-5 to 140 F) -30 to 60 C (-22 to 140 F) ± 0.01 %/ C of Full Scale 10 % RH 90 % (0 to 35 C), Non-condensing 10 % RH 70 % (35 to 60 C), Non-condensing 60V rms between all ma functions/read V DC and Source V DC/thermocouple/ /Ohms//Frequency/Pressure 50/60 Hz, 100 db 50/60 Hz, 50 db ± ½ Least Significant Digit from 0.1 to 10 Hz 5.63x3.00x x76x41mm (LxWxH) 12.1 ounces, 0.34 kg with boot & batteries Four AA Alkaline 1.5V (LR6) Read Functions: 20 hrs; Pressure 7 hrs Source ma: ma into 250 Pwr/Meas ma: 12 hours at 20 ma Source V,, T/C, & Hz: 20 hours Low Battery Low battery indication with nominal 1 hour of operation left Protection against misconnection Display Over-voltage protection to 60 vrms (rated for 30 seconds) Red LED indicates OVERLOAD or out of range conditions High contrast graphic liquid crystal display, (8.0 mm) high digits, backlighting Page 40

43 Specifications Read ma Ranges and Resolution to ma or to % of 4-20 ma Accuracy Voltage burden Overload/Current limit protection ± (0.02 % of Reading ma) 2V at 24 ma 25 ma nominal Source ma / Power & Measure Two Wire Transmitters Ranges and Resolution Same as Read ma Accuracy ± (0.02 % of Reading ma) Loop compliance voltage mA Loop drive capability 1200 at 20 ma for 15 hours nominal; 950 with Hart Resistor enabled ma 2-Wire Transmitter Simulation Accuracy Same as Source/Power & Measure Voltage burden 2V at 20 ma Overload/Current limit 24 ma nominal Loop voltage limits 2 to 60 VDC (fuse-less protected) DC Voltage Read Range and Resolution ± mv, ±999.99mV, 0 to V, 0.00 to V DC Accuracy ± (0.02 % of Reading % Full Scale) Input resistance 1 M Page 41

44 Specifications Source V dc Ranges and Resolution Accuracy Source Current Sink Current Output Impedance Short Circuit Duration to mv, to mv, to V ± (0.02 % of Reading % Full Scale) 20 ma > 16 ma < 1 Ohm Infinite ph Source Range and Resolution to ph Accuracy in mv ± (0.02 % of Reading in mv mv) Accuracy in ph ± C Thermocouple Source Accuracy ± (0.02 % of Reading mv) Cold Junction Compensation ± (0.05 C %/ C) Output Impedance < 1 Ohm Source Current > 20 ma (drives 80 mv into 10 Ohms) Thermocouple Read Accuracy & Cold Junction Compensation Input Impedance Open TC Threshold; Pulse Same as Thermocouple Source > 1 Megohms 10K Ohms; <5 µamp pulse for 300 milliseconds (nominal) Page 42

45 Specifications, OHMS and Continuity Read Resistance Ranges 0.00 to , 0.0 to Ohms Accuracy ±(0.025% of Reading Ohms) Excitation Current 1.0 ma to 401 Ohms, 0.5 ma to 4010 Ohms (nominal) Continuity 0.0 to Ohms; Beeps from 0.0 to Ohms and OHMS Source 3 Wire & 4 Wire Accuracy From 1 to 10.2 ma ±(0.025% of Full Scale Ohms) External Excitation Current Below 1 ma of External Excitation Current 2 Wire Accuracy Resistance Ranges Allowable Excitation Current Range Pulsed Excitation Current Compatibility ±(0.025% of Full Scale Ohms mv ma Excitation Current ) Add 0.1 Ohm to specifications listed above 0.0 to to Ohms <401 Ohms: 10.2 ma max; steady or pulsed/intermittent 401 to 4010 Ohms: 1 ma max; steady or pulsed/intermittent DC to 0.01 second pulse width Page 43

46 Specifications Frequency Source Ranges 1 to 2000 CPM, 0.01 to Hz, 0.1 to Hz, to khz Accuracy ± (0.02 % of Reading % Full Scale) Output Waveform Square Wave, Zero Crossing -1.0 to +5 V peak-to-peak ±10% Risetime (10 to 90% of < 10 microseconds amplitude) Output Impedance < 1 Ohm Source Current > 1 ma rms at 20 khz Short Circuit Duration Infinite Optical Coupling Green LED (HZ SYNC) flashes at output frequency Frequency Read Ranges & Accuracy Accuracy Trigger Level Input Impedance Same as Frequency Source ± (0.02 % of Reading % Full Scale) 1 V rms, dc coupled > 1 Meg Ohm + 60 pf Page 44